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| binomial nomenclature | The naming system for organisms in which each organism is given a two-part name -- genus and species. |
| classification | The process of grouping things based on their similarities. |
| controlled experiment | An experiment in which all the variables except one remain the same. |
| data | The facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observation. |
| genus | A classification grouping that consists of a number of similar, closely related species. |
| hypothesis | A possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question; must be testable. |
| inference | An interpretation of an observation that is based on evidence or prior knowledge. |
| manipulated variable | The one factor that a scientist changes to test a hypothesis during an experiment; also called the independent variable. |
| observation | A skill that involves the use of one or more senses - sight, hearing, touch, smell, and sometimes taste - to gather information and collect data. |
| responding variable | The factor that changes as a result of changes to the manipulated variable in an experiment; also called the dependent variable. |
| scientific theory | A well-tested concept that explains a wide range of observations. |
| species | A group of similar organisms whose members can mate with one another and produce fertile offspring. |
| taxonomy | The scientific study of how living things are classified. |
